Maldives hits out at ‘baseless’ European Parliament allegations

The Maldives has lashed out at the European Parliament after it called for individual targeted sanctions over “the deteriorating political and human rights situation in the Maldives and the increasingly authoritarian rule of President Abdulla Yameen”.

Maldives students are taught that democracy attracts Allah’s wrath

Maldivian students are taught that Western-style democracy allows the alteration of Allah’s revelations, encourages sinful behaviour and justifies Allah’s wrath.

Keeping up with the authoritarians

Why is the international community reluctant to let go of the ‘democracy’ label for the Maldives? Does it arise from a fear of acknowledging defeat, or is it simply because international actors are not keeping up with the authoritarians in the Maldives? asks Azra Naseem.

US ready to ‘deepen partnership’ with Maldives, seeks progress on democracy

Comment: Get up, stand up

Fear, intimidation aimed at stalling development, says Nasheed

Comment: Build a party, beware of judges, never give up

Maldives must empower Anti-Corruption Commission, says Transparency International

Democracy survey reveals crisis of confidence in democratic institutions

Umar calls on coalition to downsize democracy using “super majority”

Comment: Putting democracy on a firm footing

Corruption, religious freedom, and judiciary biggest human rights problems in Maldives, say US report

MDP reveals candidates competing in Male’ area primaries

Development requires democracy, says Nasheed, launching “Votun Ufaaverikan” campaign

Maldives’ Elections Commission calls on “all friends of democracy” for help conducting presidential poll as scheduled

Comment: The Maldives, Egypt and the revenge of the deep state

United States, India, HRCM, multiple NGOs back Elections Commission, urge presidential polling to take place Saturday

Comment: The devil is in the judiciaryThe Supreme Court as a political weapon to undermine democracySubverting democracy with the rule of lawThe unnecessary assumption of dangerous powersHow long would the state of ‘necessary’ exception continue?

US “deeply concerned” about legal actions potentially delaying Maldives’ October 19 election

Comment: Maldivian Democracy – Where to from here?